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Choosing the right firewood

If you're concerned about rising oil and gas prices, consider collecting firewood to keep your house warm this winter. Wood cut from a live tree must dry out and become "seasoned" before it is suitable for use as firewood. This process can take six months to one year, depending on the type of wood. However, seasoning increases the heat value of the wood by approximately 20 percent. Both hard and soft woods can be burned in your fuel system, although hard woods will burn longer and create hotter coals.

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